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My predictions are based on the following:
- 2012 and 2021 being closer than prior seasons with more race winners just before their own regulation changes
- 2024 winners continuing their trajectories in similar machinery
- Maldonado and his rocket Williams in 2012 (and Williams having a decent upgrade at the end of 2024 + Carlos Sainz)
- Generational talents actually being generational talents
- Aston Martin still driving like JCB tractors
 
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I can see where you are coming from.

I suppose 2012 had Maldonado
2021 had Ocon winning in the Renault.

but a win for Fernando is more likely than a win for Gasly or Sainz
 
Baxteen said:
I can see where you are coming from.

I suppose 2012 had Maldonado
2021 had Ocon winning in the Renault.

but a win for Fernando is more likely than a win for Gasly or Sainz
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Monaco.

Sainz gets out at the right time during a rainy Monaco weekend, put it on poll or 2nd. Leader makes a mistake and Sainz takes the lead. He holds it because Monaco.
 
sure anything can happen at Monaco.

and we have seen good timing give a pole to a car that should not be there, like Kmag in Brazil.


so I wont write it off, but I wont take the bet personally
 
Baxteen said:
but a win for Fernando is more likely than a win for Gasly or Sainz
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Fernando can only win if Aston Martin manage to fix their car and bring it on par with the front runners which is not impossible just very, very unlikely this season (but odds look better for next season though).
Alpine are already near the front and improving, and Gasly is certainly more likely to win than Doohan (or Colapinto if the rumoured swap happens).
Sainz has already shown he can win even when the odds are against him, he just needs the capable machinery (and Williams are on the path to give him that).

Its all speculation of course and I'm probably going to be proven very wrong 😅
 
hey if you are right I will be super happy for any of them.

I agree on the Fernando statement.
 
I find rewatching the last lap of Abu Dhabi 2021 always lifts my spirits on a tough day...

But having said that, I have enjoyed following all the Lewis-in-red pics and videos over the last 24hrs. He looks good and happy. Keen to see how he gets on this year.

Heck, even Lance Stroll would look like championship material in Scarlet Red....
 
It is realistic to think that Lando and Oscar will be favorites to win the most races this year with Max, Charles, LH and George picking up the pieces here and there. I will never write off Max though, he might just pull another rabbit out the hat if RB provides a competitive car.

Bold predictions for wins this year: I think Liam could potentially get one towards the end of the season once he is accustomed to the car but I can't see any of the other drivers getting in on the action unless there is pure havoc on the day.
 
the red bull is going to be rough to drive. Liam is only going to last half a season, then Red Bull will try and get Carlos into his seat they will fail and Yuki will finally get a few races in a red bull where he wont perform much better than Lawson.


that and Colepinto replacing Doohan are my in season Driver predictions.
 
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the red bull is going to be rough to drive. Liam is only going to last half a season, then Red Bull will try and get Carlos into his seat they will fail and Yuki will finally get a few races in a red bull where he wont perform much better than Lawson.


that and Colepinto replacing Doohan are my in season Driver predictions.
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Not so sure about the RB prediction, but I do agree with Doohan being replaced quite quickly if he does not set the scene alight. Colepinto is good and has some serious money looking to back him up.
 
dotdan said:
Not so sure about the RB prediction, but I do agree with Doohan being replaced quite quickly if he does not set the scene alight. Colepinto is good and has some serious money looking to back him up.
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Imho it's unnecessary added pressure for Doohan regardless of pressure being part of the game. I have no issue with each being measured head to head but it's not really the case. Use it or lose it has unintended consequences especially when you have a rookie vs a rookie with slightly more experience.
 
Doohan's "first" race last year was his undoing.

at a track he is supposed to know so well due to doing so very many races there, and because he has so many KM in testing at the track, a fairly decent performance was expected. but he just floundered.

10 races max for him. if he does not score points at least twice and out qualify his team mate at least twice I dont see him getting more than that.
 
Baxteen said:
the red bull is going to be rough to drive. Liam is only going to last half a season, then Red Bull will try and get Carlos into his seat they will fail and Yuki will finally get a few races in a red bull where he wont perform much better than Lawson.
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Isak Hadjar has a temper that makes Yuki look pretty darn mild. A few outbursts like he did in prior years might get him demoted... But he is quite a talented driver, he'll be quite fast and consistent.

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that and Colepinto replacing Doohan are my in season Driver predictions.
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The current rumour is that Alpine plans to swap Doohan for Colapinto 6 races into the season, which would be wild!
 
I have been suggested that video but I have not watched it yet been too busy
 
Decarin said:
The current rumour is that Alpine plans to swap Doohan for Colapinto 6 races into the season, which would be wild!
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I have also read that.. I think they should at least give him until the summer break to really assess his performance.
 
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